“A 17-year-old Indian-American student, Soham Daga was presented with the prestigious Congressional Award Gold Medal, which is Congress’ highest award for youth in the U.S. at the Capitol Hill last week along with 282 other recipients. To earn the award, individuals must spend 2 years or more completing at least 400 hours of community service, 200 hours of both personal development and physical fitness activities, and a four-night expedition or exploration.”